Recent News & Updates

Thank you for attending the Diversity Summit and representing the MFJS department! We are a department committed to diversifying media work and media representations, and your support of this effort helps to create a welcoming climate for all persons.

Dr. Helle Strandgaard Jensen of the University of Copenhagen will discuss: “A Tale of Two Frogs. The History of Kermit’s Scandinavian Cousin and European Sesame Streets” She will discuss why Kermit the Frog didn’t ‘translate’ in Scandinavian TV and how they modified him on Tuesday, February 17 at 4:30 p.m., MFJS, Room 113.CLICK HERE to REGISTER for Dr. Jensen’s lecture.

The Media, Film, and Journalism Studies (MFJS) welcomes journalist and author Riva Froymovich, as our first Margolin Distinguished Lecture Series Lecturer. Riva wrote End of the Good Life. She will join the Introduction to Media & Culture class to discuss ethics, innovation and social enterprise from a journalism and media perspective—lecture is Thursday, April 30, at 10:00 a.m. at the MFJS building, Room TBD. Immediately following the lecture is a meet and greet with Riva at the Estlow Art Unveiling at 12 noon at MFJS. Room TBD. If you have any questions please email us at MFJS@du.edu.CLICK HERE TO REGISTER for Riva Froymovich’s lecture.

Please register for each event separately so we can save a seat for you. If you have any questions or concerns please contact Lynn Schofield Clark or MFJS@du.edu. Thank you!